Ostomy Topics

ONE THING THAT I’VE LEARNED ON THIS SITE is how many different bodily malfunctions can lead to a person having to have ostomy surgery. In my own case, it was ulcerative colitis which, after a painful and lengthy preliminary engagement, put me in the hospital in November, 1963. I was in sorry shape, hurting badly, and confined in what was called a semi-private room in upstate New York. Tel ...

I've received many PMs asking for clarification about how I prepare and use Coloplast Brava rings. Without pictures, it is difficult to fully explain the process to new ostomates. So at my wafer change yesterday, I took a few snaps..... My stoma is an ugly cuss. If pictures of a naked stoma cause distress.... avoid this post.
Some ostomates stick the ring to the wafer instead of their skin. Ex ...

The skin around my stoma (I have a urostomy) is red and itchy. We've only used water to clean the skin when changing the bag. That's what the ostomy trainer told us to do. Is there any product that could help the irritated area without affecting the bond between the skin and the glued fabric holding the bag on? I use Hollister as my ostomy supplier.
Thanks,
Pat Burke

Help! Nothing I have tried to “contain” my ileostomy bag during sex has worked. No wraps, no tight tops, nothing. I don’t want to think about the bag nor have it in plain sight at that time. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks!

The place: Movie theater next to South Coast Plaza.
The movie: A classic... Grease
The crime: Popcorn... medium bag.
Stoma be damned...
Pray for his bag...

For the serious athletes on the board, my question is how long after getting your permanent ostomy did it take for you to feel comfortable training, putting in full effort without worry, and did you get limited or have to step back from serious competition?

Hi everyone! I just wanted to share an update that I've found a good rhythm now two months post-ostomy surgery, and it feels like it's almost fully healed, for which I'm grateful. I've been putting ointment around the edges whenever I add a new bag, which helps. I've been eating more consistently, which creates better flow. I'm grateful for all of your support with learning how to listen to my ...

Another episode in the continuing saga.
Shiela's perfume was heavenly as her blonde hair brushed against his cheeks. Horatio's nose began to twitch and fidget. His frenzied brain screamed out: Concentrate! As his tongue pulled the prize in... Suddenly he blasted out a huge sneeze........ swallowing the coin.
Immediately he was wracked with uncontrolled coughing. Sheila looked on, horrifi ...

The sordid tale continues.
Horatio sat in his office, sipping his usual coffee. His area was a maze of folders strewn about, books, markers, and pictures of experimental gummies. In the corner was a file cabinet. On top was a coffee can containing a small pole bean plant. Its stalks intertwined through the handles of the file cabinet. Co-workers laughed about this, figuring it had been ages s ...

Is there a way to order Salt's barrier ring with aloe in America?

What caused you to need an ostomy (if you're willing to share)?
For me, I had rectal surgery that had problems when I had to go. So it was suggested to get a colectomy to let my bottom heal. When we tried to reverse it, it failed. Got my second colostomy. Waited and then tried reversal. Failed again. And then again. Finally, now an ileostomy. Each surgery had taken part of my colon a ...

I had a reversal in June. I'm 7 times a day, and December 11th will be 6 months. Has anyone had a similar experience? It's not nice thinking about your bowels constantly. Hello everyone, lol.

Attention Newbies….Helpful Shower Gear
Nothing is better than a completely naked shower. A stoma cover-up (see picture) allows the use of both hands afterward. As someone suggested on here, before putting on the cover-up, apply 2 sheets of toilet paper over the stoma while your skin is still wet, then the stoma cover, and then dry your entire body. I find this piece of gear extremely helpful ...

Had my anus removed. The wound is healing, but I still have some pain 5 weeks later. How long will this last?